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Sign our petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch and protect the independent voice
In light of the government’s proposals to abolish local Healthwatch and therefore remove the only collective, independent and statutory opportunity for the public to hold the NHS and social care system to account, local Healthwatch have put together a…
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The Healthwatch Salford team are heartbroken to share the news of the death of Engagement Officer, Mark Lupton.
We, the team here at Healthwatch Salford, are truly heartbroken to share the news that our dear, wonderful colleague Mark died earlier this week.
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Healthwatch Salford responds to Government announcement of Healthwatch closure
Healthwatch Salford are shocked and saddened to hear the news that the government wishes to adopt the proposals in the 10 Year NHS Plan and DASH review report to abolish all local Healthwatch and move the functions into the local authority (social care)…
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We are looking for our next Chair of Healthwatch Salford
After 9 years as the Chair of Healthwatch Salford, Phil Morgan will be stepping down from his role, and is supporting us to find a new Chair to take us on the next stage of our journey.
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Healthwatch Salford are number 44 in the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2024
We are thrilled with this tremendous achievement which reflects all our hard work and determination on embedding FREDIE across our organisation.
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Salford men invited to take part in Men in Mind survey to help shape mental health support.
Men in Salford are being asked about their mental health by the newly created Salford Men’s Mental Health Commission.
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Greater Manchester Healthwatch project: Supporting men affected by prostate cancer
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have launched an important new project lead by Healthwatch Bury to improve support for men living with or affected…
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Spotlight: International Day of Sign Languages and Silent Voices
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf.
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Meet our new Chair of Trustees, Jenni Smith
In August, our Chair, Phil Morgan, who held the role for the past nine years, left his position here at Healthwatch Salford to explore new…
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Latest reports and publication
30th September 2025 - Board Papers
Below are copies of the board papers for the public Part One part of our board meeting on Tuesday 30th of September 2025.
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29th July 2025 - Board Papers
Below are the board papers for the public board meeting on Tuesday 29th of July 2025.
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